Graduate Certificate in Project Management

About the course

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management builds practical project management capability for professionals working across a range of industries. You’ll develop core skills to plan, scope and deliver projects, manage stakeholders, schedules, risk and quality, and apply contemporary tools and frameworks. The program is delivered on campus at RMIT’s Melbourne City campus and provides a focused postgraduate pathway in project management within business and industry.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue or strengthen roles supporting project delivery across sectors such as construction, property, engineering, technology and services. Typical opportunities include project coordinator/administrator, junior project manager, project officer, project support or PMO roles, and progression into project management leadership with further experience. This graduate certificate provides an industry-relevant postgraduate credential in business-focused project management. Preparing graduates for senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and organisational leadership roles.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)